Description
This Crab And Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a creamy, comforting soup bursting with tender chunks of crab and shrimp, enriched by smoky turkey bacon and plant-based cream. Its rich, indulgent flavor and silky texture make it perfect for cozy nights or special dinners.
Ingredients
Seafood
- Fresh crab meat – 1 cup
- Raw shrimp – 1 cup, peeled and deveined
Base and Aromatics
- Onions – 1 medium, finely chopped
- Celery – 2 stalks, finely chopped
- Garlic cloves – 3, minced
- Smoky turkey bacon – 4 slices, chopped
- Plant-based butter – 2 tablespoons
Liquids and Cream
- Plant-based cream – 1 cup
- Seafood stock – 4 cups
- Apple cider vinegar – 1 tablespoon
Flavor Enhancers
- Tomato paste (natural) – 2 tablespoons
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) – 1 tablespoon
- Natural gelling agent – 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh parsley – 2 tablespoons, chopped
Seasoning
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics and turkey bacon: Finely chop onions, celery, and garlic. In a large pot, melt the plant-based butter over medium heat, then add the chopped aromatics and smoky turkey bacon. Cook until soft and fragrant to build the flavor base.
- Add tomato paste and seasonings: Stir in the natural tomato paste and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Cook for several minutes to caramelize the tomato flavors and meld them with the bacon’s smokiness for a rich, robust base.
- Incorporate seafood stock and vinegar: Pour in the seafood stock and apple cider vinegar, stirring well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to marry the flavors before adding the seafood.
- Add crab and shrimp: Gently fold in the crab meat and raw shrimp, letting them poach gently in the simmering bisque to preserve their tenderness and natural sweetness.
- Blend and add plant-based cream: Using a hand blender, carefully blend the bisque until creamy and smooth, leaving some seafood pieces intact for texture. Stir in the plant-based cream and natural gelling agent to create the iconic fluffy bisque consistency.
- Final seasoning and garnish: Adjust salt and black pepper to taste. Finish by stirring in fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Use the freshest crab and shrimp available to maximize flavor and texture.
- Simmer gently after adding seafood to avoid toughening the protein.
- A small amount of natural gelling agent enhances the bisque’s smooth mouthfeel.
- Caramelize tomato paste and aromatics thoroughly for deeper flavor.
- Blend just enough to keep a pleasant chunkiness without lumps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: crab bisque, shrimp bisque, seafood soup, creamy bisque, dairy-free bisque, plant-based cream soup
